We are in Pitta time. Pitta embodies the elements of fire and water. Fire qualities are hot, light, sharp, and intense, and water qualities are cold, liquid, soft, and smooth. All of these qualities are predominant in the summer and can cause imbalances, especially for those individuals with a pitta dosha. Summer brings with it much activity, and we can overheat both the mind and body trying to fit everything into our schedules. It's important to slow down and find your "island of calm" for a period of time every day.

Bringing the knowledge of Ayurveda into our yoga flows can help us open and engage in a more harmonious manner. I've developed summer sequencing with a focus on cooling and removing pitta imbalances. Here's a great, short article about the Pitta dosha and keeping it in balance: Balancing Pitta.